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The Hunger Games and Philosophy: A Critique of Pure Treason
Written by William Irwin, George A. Dunn and Nicolas Michaud
Narrated by Vanessa Hart
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Katniss Everdeen is "the girl who was on fire," but she is also the girl who made us think, dream, question authority, and rebel. At every turn in the Hunger Games trilogy, Katniss, Peeta, Gale, and their many allies wrestle with harrowing choices and ethical dilemmas that push them to the brink. Is it okay for Katniss to break the law to ensure her family's survival? Do ordinary moral rules apply in the arena? Can the world of The Hunger Games shine a light into the dark corners of our world? Why do we often enjoy watching others suffer? How can we distinguish between what's real and not real?
● Gives you new insights into the Hunger Games series and its key characters, plot lines, and ideas
● Examines important themes such as the state of nature, war, celebrity, authenticity, and social class
● Applies the perspective of some of world's greatest minds, such as Charles Darwin, Thomas Hobbes, Friedrich Nietzsche, Plato, and Immanuel Kant to the Hunger Games trilogy
An essential companion for Hunger Games fans, this book will take you deeper into the dystopic world of Panem and into the minds and motivations of those who occupy it.
● Gives you new insights into the Hunger Games series and its key characters, plot lines, and ideas
● Examines important themes such as the state of nature, war, celebrity, authenticity, and social class
● Applies the perspective of some of world's greatest minds, such as Charles Darwin, Thomas Hobbes, Friedrich Nietzsche, Plato, and Immanuel Kant to the Hunger Games trilogy
An essential companion for Hunger Games fans, this book will take you deeper into the dystopic world of Panem and into the minds and motivations of those who occupy it.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherTantor Media, Inc
Release dateJul 20, 2020
ISBN9781705263303
Author
William Irwin
William Irwin is Herve A. LeBlanc Distinguished Service Professor and Chair of Philosophy at King’s College (Pennsylvania) and is the author of The Free Market Existentialist: Capitalism without Consumerism. He is also the author of Intentionalist Interpretation: A Philosophical Explanation and Defense. Irwin originated the philosophy and popular-culture genre of books with Seinfeld and Philosophy (1999), The Simpsons and Philosophy (2001), and The Matrix and Philosophy (2002). Free Dakota is his first novel.
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Fascinating, and illuminating of just how much research went into The Hunger Games to begin with. I think everyone who is wondering how things got as bad as they have in real life should read this (or dig into the downfall of the Roman Empire, I suppose).